Answering the call: Diane Westfield finds new ways to serve through Rotary

Dihanne Westfield , center, arrives to her table during a Florence Rotary Club meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Florence, Ala.

By Chelsea Retherford | Living 50 Plus Dihanne Westfield has always been service-minded, and those around her tend to take note. That’s why her good friend, Dorothy Buchanan, began asking Westfield to join a local Rotary Chapter several years ago. Initially, Westfield’s answer was “no.” As a retired educator who was heavily involved with her church, and who regularly volunteered

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His love for trees is deeply rooted: Hurricane opened career door for Steve McEachron

Steve McEachron explains a condition that causes trees to produce living tissue damaging their own bark under certain environmental stress, while walking a trail at Wildwood Park on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Florence, Ala.

By Chelsea Retherford | Living 50 Plus When Steve McEachron was a child, he said his infatuation with Smokey the Bear and his fascination with big, red fire trucks drove his dreams to one day fight fires. He had no idea those aspirations would come true through his work with the Alabama Forestry Commission. However, as McEachron puts it in

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Recreational ideas for adults

Ballerina stretching at barre

By Metrocreative Fun is more than childs’ play. Indeed, there is much to be said in favor of adults having some fun. Health experts say recreation brings balance to people’s lives and is imperative for health and well-being. The University of Utah Health says research indicates that people are cognitively stimulated, more creative, energized, and relaxed with regular recreation, especially

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Head: Did you know?

A woman takes a drink of milk.

By MetrocreativeDrinking milk is a popular way to consume the amount of dairy recommended for a healthy diet. Milk is a rich source of 13 essential nutrients that can boost the immune system and fuel the body. Milk notably contains vitamin D and calcium, which helps maintain strong bones and can reduce the risk for a bone-thinning disease known as

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